School board moves forward with E.E. Smith grant application
The Cumberland County Board of Education’s Finance Committee voted 8-1 Tuesday night to move forward with a needs-based state grant application for E.E. Smith High School, taking another step in the district’s long-term plan to replace the aging campus.
School board may see major changes with new members taking reins
Voters have successfully replaced almost half of Cumberland County Board of Education with new members, unseating three incumbents in Tuesday’s election and casting uncertainty over the board’s future direction with a major shift in membership.
‘Thank you, thank you, thank you’: Cumberland County teacher recognized for saving student’s life
Before getting their first preview of next year’s budget, members of the Cumberland County Board of Education took two pauses at their Tuesday meeting — one to honor a life saved, and one to honor three lives lost.
Cumberland County schools get new internet provider
Cumberland County public schools will be getting a new internet provider after the Board of Education unanimously approved the switch at Tuesday night’s meeting.
Cumberland County school officials and legislators strategize on combating ‘attack’ on public education
Sen. Val Applewhite did not mince words Friday as she spoke to Cumberland County school officials, Board of Education members and fellow legislators.
Cumberland County Schools superintendent’s cabinet receives up to 15% raises
Some members of Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly’s cabinet will be receiving raises of up to 15% after the school board approved a bevy of pay increases for the eight-person group at his request.
Cumberland County school board votes to join federal social media suit
The Cumberland County Board of Education closed 2023 with a bang by voting to join a federal suit against several major social media companies, including Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and ByteDance Ltd., the company that owns TikTok.
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School board approves mental health app, pre-K funding
The Cumberland County Board of Education met Tuesday, during which board members approved a mental health app and allocated one-time state funding for improvements at 29 Cumberland County …
School board to adopt ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ policy changes at Tuesday meeting
The Cumberland County Board of Education will meet Tuesday and consider changes to some of its policies to comply with the recently passed N.C. Parents’ Bill of Rights, approve the purchase of vehicles, present awards to a custodian and a parent, and more.
School board discusses test scores, approves land transfers at Tuesday meeting
The Cumberland County Board of Education met Tuesday for its first monthly meeting since the 2022-23 school year began for students on Aug. 28.
School board to consider excess land, test score outcomes at Tuesday session
The Cumberland County Board of Education will meet Tuesday evening to discuss excess land being given back to the county, review state student test results and approve student support programs.
School board committee advances 3 requests to discontinue uniform requirement
Over the objections of school board member Carrie Sutton, a plan to end uniform dress codes at three Cumberland County schools was approved by a board committee on Tuesday and sent to the full board for final action.
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